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Subnautica 2 Cheats & Console Commands

Full list of Subnautica 2 console commands and cheat codes for the current build. Includes how to open the debug console, survival commands, item spawn IDs, and game mode switches.

Achievement Warning

Using console commands or enabling Creative mode permanently disables Steam and platform achievements for that save file. Use a separate save slot if you want to keep achievements on your main playthrough.

How to Open the Console

  1. 1Press F3 to open the debug overlay while in-game.
  2. 2Press F8 to enable the mouse cursor inside the overlay.
  3. 3Click the input field at the top of the overlay (or press backtick/tilde ` on most keyboards).
  4. 4Type your command and press Enter to execute.
  5. 5Press F3 again to close the overlay when done.

🧬 Player & Survival

CommandEffect
nodamageToggle god mode β€” no damage from creatures, pressure, or hazards.
noenergyDisable oxygen and food/water consumption.
oxygenInstantly refill oxygen to maximum.
eatallInstantly satisfy food and water meters.
killInstantly kill the player (use to respawn quickly or escape a stuck state).

🚀 Movement & Navigation

CommandEffect
noclipToggle no-clip mode β€” fly through walls and terrain freely.
speed [multiplier]Set movement speed multiplier. Example: "speed 2" doubles swim speed.
teleportOpens a teleport menu with preset location shortcuts.
warp [x] [y] [z]Warp to specific world coordinates.
biome [name]Teleport to the center of the specified biome. Example: "biome thermalvents".

⛏️ Item Spawning

CommandEffect
item [itemid] [amount]Spawn items directly into your inventory. Example: "item titanium 20".
spawn [entityid]Spawn a creature or object near the player.
clearinventoryEmpty the player inventory (cannot be undone β€” use carefully).
resourcesfor [blueprintid]Spawn all materials required to craft the specified blueprint.

πŸ—οΈ Base & World

CommandEffect
freebuildToggle free building β€” construct base modules without consuming materials.
unlockallUnlock all blueprints and recipes immediately.
nocostAll crafting costs zero materials.
daynightspeed [multiplier]Set day/night cycle speed. "daynightspeed 0" pauses the cycle.
dayInstantly set time to daytime.
nightInstantly set time to nighttime.

πŸ¦‘ Creature & Environment

CommandEffect
ghostDisable all creature aggression β€” fauna ignores the player completely.
pacifistCreatures never become hostile. Weaker than ghost mode β€” creatures still track you.
forcefps [number]Force a target frame rate. Useful for benchmarking settings.
entresetReset all creatures and environmental spawns. Useful if fauna gets stuck.

βš™οΈ Game Mode Switches

CommandEffect
creativeSwitch the current save to Creative mode β€” no survival needs, free materials, all blueprints unlocked. Disables achievements.
survivalSwitch back to Survival mode from Creative.
hardcoreSwitch to Hardcore mode β€” death is permanent on that save.

Common Item Spawn IDs

Use with the item [id] [amount] command. Example: item titanium 20

Titanium

titanium

Copper

copper

Quartz

quartz

Silver

silver

Gold

gold

Lead

lead

Lithium

lithium

Sulfur

sulfur

Basic Battery

battery

Power Cell

powercell

Wiring Kit

wiringkit

Repair Solution

repairsolution

Fibrous Pulp

fiberpulp

Acidic Pouch

acidicpouch

Titanium Ingot

titaniumingot

Enameled Glass

enameled glass

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you open the console in Subnautica 2?

Press F3 to open the debug overlay, then press F8 to enable the mouse cursor. The console input appears at the top of the overlay. Press the backtick/tilde key (`) if the text field does not focus automatically.

Does using cheats disable achievements in Subnautica 2?

Yes. Most console commands permanently disable platform achievements for the save file you use them on. If you want to preserve achievements, use a separate save slot for testing commands.

Is there a god mode command in Subnautica 2?

Yes β€” the "nodamage" command toggles invulnerability. You take no damage from creatures, pressure, or environment while it is active. Type "nodamage" again to toggle it off.

Can you use cheats in co-op in Subnautica 2?

Console commands can be used by the host in co-op sessions. Effects like nodamage and nocost apply to the entire session. Other players in the session will also have achievements disabled for that session once commands are used.